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Where can I bet on college basketball?

You can bet on college basketball odds at every online sportsbook and casino. The best sites offer NCAA basketball point spreads, Over/Under totals, derivative bets, NCAAB futures and even prop plays as well. Check out our list of the best U.S. betting sites and sportsbooks in 2023 to find a location in your region.

Strategies for betting on college basketball

Betting on college basketball games can be exciting, but it’s important to approach it with a strategic mindset. Here are some helpful tips to consider before laying down a wager:

Research teams and players: The college basketball landscape is always changing. Stay up to date on team rosters, NCAAB player injuries, and coaching changes to make the most informed decision possible.

Analyze team statistics: Review NCAAB team statistics such as points per game, field goal percentage, 3-point shooting, and defensive efficiency. Knowing is half the battle, especially when it comes to outwitting oddsmakers.

Study historical performance: Examine head-to-head matchups, recent game results, and trends between the teams. Some teams may have historical dominance over others. Just remember that not all trends are created equal. Try to rely on more recent data that takes into account the team’s current personnel and playing style.

Home court advantage: Consider the impact of home-court advantage. Teams tend to perform better when playing in front of their home crowd, especially in places like Duke’s jam-packed Cameron Indoor Stadium, where the frenzied fans are practically on top of the court.

Practice bankroll management: Set a budget for your betting activities and stick to it. Bankroll management is crucial for long-term success.

Shop for the best odds: Compare NCAAB odds from multiple sportsbooks to find the best value for your bets. Even a slight difference in odds can make a significant impact on your profits, particularly if you’re placing larger wagers.

Play the long game: Betting on college basketball is a marathon, not a sprint. Don’t get discouraged by short-term losses, and avoid chasing those losses with bigger bets.

AP Top 25 Rankings

Rank	Team	Record	Points
1	Kansas	2-0	1,530
2	Purdue	2-0	1,464
3	Arizona	2-0	1,356
4	Marquette	2-0	1,311
5	UConn	2-0	1,301
6	Houston	2-0	1,180
7	Tennessee	2-0	1,146
8	Creighton	2-0	1,130
9	Duke	1-1	1,088
10	Florida Atlantic	1-0	1,004
11	Gonzaga	1-0	825
12	Miami	2-0	778
13	Texas A&M	2-0	728
14	Arkansas	2-0	719
15	Baylor	3-0	578
16	USC	2-0	573
17	Kentucky	2-0	549
18	Michigan State	1-1	516
19	Texas	2-0	513
20	North Carolina	2-0	501
21	Villanova	2-0	406
22	Alabama	2-0	264
23	Illinois	2-0	170
24	James Madison	3-0	91
25	Colorado	2-0	78

Team rankings as of November 19, 2023. 

Biggest riser: Arizona moved up nine spots to No. 3 after defeating Duke by five points on November 10. Keshad Johnson led the way with 14 points and eight rebounds in a game that had a true March Madness vibe from the opening tip to the final buzzer.

Biggest faller: San Diego State (No. 17) dropped out of the Top 25 after a shocking 74-65 loss to BYU on November 10. The Aztecs shot just 27.8% from beyond the arc and turned the ball over 13 times in the loss.

The Associated Press (AP) Top 25 rankings are determined by a panel of approximately 65 sportswriters and broadcasters from various media outlets across the U.S.

Each voter is asked to submit a list of their Top 25 college basketball teams. They rank these teams based on their assessment of their performance, including wins, losses, and overall team strength. The rankings are submitted on a weekly basis during the college basketball season.

Once all the individual ballots are submitted, the AP compiles the rankings by assigning points to each team based on their position in the voters’ lists. A team that is ranked first on a ballot receives 25 points, a team ranked second receives 24 points, and so on. The points are then tallied to determine the overall rankings.

The AP Top 25 rankings are released every Monday at noon during the college basketball season. 

Player spotlight: Idan Tretout

You’re not alone if you haven’t heard of Idan Tretout before. The Brooklyn native averaged just 7.3 points per game in three seasons at Harvard before heading closer to home this summer to attend Iona. Ditching the Ivy League was a challenging decision for the 6-foot-four guard, but the change of scenery seems to suit him just fine, as Tretout is now second in the nation in scoring at 25.5 points per contest. His latest headline-grabbing outing was a 34-point performance against Scared Heart that moved the Gales into first place in the MAAC.

Congratulations to Idan Tretout, the first MAAC Player of the Week for the 2023-24 campaign.

Idan averaged 25.5 points per game in two contests including a career-high 34 at the Hynes Center Friday night. #GaelNation @IdanTretout pic.twitter.com/HscFInaDDS

— Iona Men’s Basketball (@IonaGaelsMBB) November 13, 2023

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